As the River Base Transportation Manager role you will maintain the vehicle fleet and train staff to provide reliable transportation and ensure an excellent student experience. As the Transportation Manager you will oversee the flow and logistics of vehicle use as it pertains to course needs for drop-offs, pick-ups, and re-rations, and assist in general facilities upkeep and daily operations of River Base. As with all members of the River Base leadership team, the Transportation Manager plays a key part in creating a positive, supportive work environment driven by student service.

Key Logistical Information:

• This position is onsite in Vernal, Utah, USA. You must have legal working rights in the United States to apply.

• This role is a two and a half month seasonal position. There may be the possibility to extent into the fall depending on operational needs.

• You must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver's license and a clear driving record to be considered.

• Questions: Please contact peopleteam@nols.edu

What does a Transportation Manager do?

• Contribute to an environment that encourages instructors and students to feel relaxed, supported, and focused going into the field.

• Coordinate vehicle and trailer use and maintenance for River Base operations.

• Coordinate with the Rocky Mountain transportation department.

• Coordinate with multiple shuttle companies to plan and implement shuttles.

• Maintain and continually update communication systems (email, calendars, logistics sheets) to keep operations and program staff informed of transportation plans.

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair as skills and resources allow.

• Drive students and equipment.

• Supervise Defensive Driver training for staff.

• Maintain a flexible and supportive atmosphere.

• Maintain a willingness to step into different roles, and take on additional tasks.

• Assist with River Base operations – outfitting, rations, meal preparation, and facilities upkeep as necessary to maintain excellent student service.

The above duties should not be considered an exhaustive list; other responsibilities may be required. 

What makes a great Transportation Manager at NOLS? 

We are looking for people who share our values and are keen to learn and develop their expertise. While our ideal candidate comes with the skills listed below, we expect to provide training and development support in some of the areas.

• Curiosity about basic vehicle maintenance and ability to learn these skills.

• Must be at least 21 years old and able to pass a Motor Vehicle Report check. 

• Excellent driving skills. Comfort with driving and camping in remote areas. 

• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement preferred not required.

• Positive attitude, flexible, and solution-oriented approach to challenge.

• Excellent communication skills; clearly and concisely present logistical plans to other managers, operations assistants, and instructor teams.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment. 

• Desire to interact with students, build positive working relationships with others, and work in a small community.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays

How to Apply

It’s super easy! Just enter your email and click the “start your application” button at the top of the screen and answer a few simple questions and upload your resume for the hiring committee to get a better idea of what you could bring to this role. 

At NOLS we use the Applied platform for our recruitment. The Applied platform will ask you some demographic questions before you start your application. We at NOLS never see the responses to these demographic questions with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.

Who is NOLS?

NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that strives to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment. Our community—staff, students, trustees, and alumni—shares a commitment to wilderness, education, leadership, safety, community, and excellence. 

We believe that anyone can be a leader; it is our role to provide the environment and training to help people discover their full potential. We do that in classrooms close to home and in remote wilderness areas around the world. We are an organization with heart, expertise, and wildness, and these qualities help us support powerful, authentic experiences.

Why is NOLS a great place to work?

• We have locations in seven U.S. states, and six countries; and courses in all 50 U.S. states and over 10 countries.

• We have fantastic employee discounts on top outdoor gear brands

• We offer discounts on NOLS Courses for you and your family

• All employees can benefit of free outdoor equipment rental" at our various locations

• Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available at a special NOLS rate to seasonal employees. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits package. 

• Wellness Time: Accrued leave that may be used for many HR-approved reasons throughout the season.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to counselors that are available 24/7 to assist employees with work-life balance concerns.

Additional Information

Please note in order to ensure pay transparency and pay equity the range posted is non-negotiable. If you are unwilling to accept an offer within the posted range, please review our other opportunities to see if one better aligns with your salary expectations.

This role is on-site at our River Base campus in Vernal, Utah. No remote options are available for this role.

• A criminal background check is required from all NOLS employees.

• NOLS participates in e-verify for U.S. employees, Certificado de Antecedentes for Chilean or Mexican employees, and other relevant employment verification systems based on location.

• Current NOLS employees please note it is NOLS policy to conduct an internal reference check with People Team and/or your current supervisor as part of the reference check process. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please contact peopleteam@nols.edu.

NOLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetics information, disability unrelated to job or admission requirements, or status as a protected veteran. The school’s nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of its employment process.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested for disability; limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; religion; and domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment by emailing peopleteam@nols.edu with your request.